The wild boar has been hunted for food, for sport or to protect crops against their ravages since the days of the cave men. In the Middle Ages boar hunting with spears and dogs was a royal sport and the serving of a boar's head at the Christmas feast in Merry England was a holdover of a much older pagan rite at the time of the winter solstice. All other breeds of swine are derived from this prehistoric pig. Referred to as "Wild Boar" it is in fact a cage-free, pastured animal. The wild boar is an extremely hardy animal that is capable of growth even during the hardest winter. Unlike the domestic pig, Wild Boar are not prone to illness or disease.

Wild boar meat is not gamey tasting; the meat is darker in color with a distinct, more flavorful taste than domestic pork. This specialty bacon is simply sumptuous, with a rich flavor and a heady maple-smoke aroma. Perfect for an exotic Sunday brunch with leek scrambled eggs and brioche toast.

First time ever eating boar bacon. I will order more of this very soon.

By Mandy Ashcraftfrom Corpus Christi TXon Jun 23, 2016

Excellent!

Great product, extremely fast shipping! Highly recommend.

By STEVEfrom United Stateson Feb 21, 2014

YUM

If you like bacon (and who doesn't?), you'll absolutely LOVE this - just rec'd 5 lbs today and had to take a quick fry/taste of two slices - wish I cooked more - had to get back to work ;-(

By BRifrom FLon Dec 28, 2013

great gift

I sent this as a Christmas gift to my newlywed best bud. She and her outdoorsy husband both loved it. They ate some for breakfast and also used it to wrap around venison, (that he snagged) for dinner. Delicious!

By Robert L.from New Orleanson Nov 18, 2013

Wonderfully complex flavor

I am ordering more today!

By Lisa Smithfrom Idaho on Jul 26, 2013

Versatile

I used this in place of pancetta to make fresh pasta carbonara...much better than pancetta.

By Hobiefrom Vermonton Jan 01, 2013

Yummy!

Very good bacon with a distinctive taste. Much fun as a holiday treat for a family meal. Look forward to the next chance to have a little extra surprise for breakfast.

By The Arstensfrom Henrietta, NYon Apr 19, 2012

Full Flavored!

This was great for a lazy weekend breakfast - not strong tasting, but very full flavored. Leftover fat was great for frying eggs!